After the 2018 Draft, I graded the prospects drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. As prospect evaluation is an active process, it is time to look back one year later.
There had been a lot of discussion surrounding Montreal’s first pick in the draft, the number three pick overall, and there was a little bit of disbelief and shock when Jesperi Kotkaniemi was selected; however it proved to be the right choice.
I have spoken with coaches, GM’s and scouts throughout the year after the draft have said things that supported the surprise with picking the Finnish centre.